Jun 17, 2009

Luff: 484 Boom: 212 With a complete re-do for 2009, the FXR 7.5 has the great balance, stability and the hint of elasticity that one would expect from Francisco Goya and designer Jason Diffin. Its power is decent for an RAF sail, but it’s less than the grunt found in the cam sails tested. Where the FXR really shines is on faster boards with narrower tails and riders wanting to push their speed boundaries both in a straight line and through powered-up jibes. None of the power-hungry cam sails could keep up when it got windier. Plus, having a sail rotate as cleanly as the FXR helps you keep control no matter how big a gust you find exiting your jibe. The all-grid construction and RDM mast spec also lets you go into transitions with little concern for what might happen if things don’t go as planned. goyasails.com